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littlemonkeyhostel

Hi all,

Is there a way to block bookings after a certain time? For example, our reception is open until 8pm and I’d like to stop allowing bookings after 8pm. Is there a way to set this up in Mews?

Thank you

Best answer by Sarah.Masterton-Brown

Thanks for raising this, ​@littlemonkeyhostel  – and big thanks to ​@Robin Gustavsson  for the helpful suggestions!

This is actually a popular request, and there’s an open idea you can vote on here: Add cut-off time restriction option to the booking engine.
The more votes, the better the chances of it being prioritised.

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Gustavo, Little Monkey Hostel

    Robin Gustavsson
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    littlemonkeyhostel wrote:

    Hi all,

    Is there a way to block bookings after a certain time? For example, our reception is open until 8pm and I’d like to stop allowing bookings after 8pm. Is there a way to set this up in Mews?

    Thank you

    Hello,

    To my knowledge, Mews does not offer such functionality.

    Depending on your setup, CHM or CRS might support this feature. However, if you are working exclusively in Mews, I would recommend either setting a restriction before you leave or manually closing the extranet, if that option is available.

    *Note: Some extranets also allow you to set a cutoff time, which could be useful in this case.

    Best regards, Robin
    littlemonkeyhostel

    Hi ​@Robin Gustavsson, thanks for the reply. With Booking.com for example we are able to setup the time and after this time we do not receive bookings. In Mews, how do I setup this restriction? I only see the option for close to stay/arrival/departure and with a exception based on Days and not hours. Is there a way around?

    Gustavo, Little Monkey Hostel
    Robin Gustavsson
    Guru
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    littlemonkeyhostel wrote:

    Hi ​@Robin Gustavsson, thanks for the reply. With Booking.com for example we are able to setup the time and after this time we do not receive bookings. In Mews, how do I setup this restriction? I only see the option for close to stay/arrival/departure and with a exception based on Days and not hours. Is there a way around?

    Hi,

    I would simply apply a "Close to Stay" restriction with the end date set to today, and select all rate groups (this way, there's less to remove later if needed).

    I wouldn't set any exceptions, as the restriction is intended to apply for the remainder of the day, starting immediately.

    Best regards, Robin
    littlemonkeyhostel
    Robin Gustavsson wrote:
    littlemonkeyhostel wrote:

    Hi ​@Robin Gustavsson, thanks for the reply. With Booking.com for example we are able to setup the time and after this time we do not receive bookings. In Mews, how do I setup this restriction? I only see the option for close to stay/arrival/departure and with a exception based on Days and not hours. Is there a way around?

    Hi,

    I would simply apply a "Close to Stay" restriction with the end date set to today, and select all rate groups (this way, there's less to remove later if needed).

    I wouldn't set any exceptions, as the restriction is intended to apply for the remainder of the day, starting immediately.

    Hi,

    This would block bookings for today, correct? Tomorrow I’d have the same issue again. I am looking for a permanent solution to set the desired times to stop receiving bookings. Any other way?

    Gustavo, Little Monkey Hostel
    Robin Gustavsson
    Guru
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    littlemonkeyhostel wrote:

    Hi,

    This would block bookings for today, correct? Tomorrow I’d have the same issue again. I am looking for a permanent solution to set the desired times to stop receiving bookings. Any other way?

    Correct!
    While there may be integrations available that can automate the process, Mews does not have this functionality built in - This would need to be handled as a daily task.

    Best regards, Robin
    Sarah.Masterton-Brown
    Mews Employee
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    Thanks for raising this, ​@littlemonkeyhostel  – and big thanks to ​@Robin Gustavsson  for the helpful suggestions!

    This is actually a popular request, and there’s an open idea you can vote on here: Add cut-off time restriction option to the booking engine.
    The more votes, the better the chances of it being prioritised.

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